Women's Golf

SCU's Colby Invitational Underway at Silver Creek CC

Oct 22, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The 2012 SCU Colby Invitational is underway at Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose. A light rain fell last night in the area, but has not affected the tournament schedule, which spans 18 holes both today and tomorrow.

The tournament is named after Marygrace Colby (pictured with SCU players), who was hired by Santa Clara in 1963 "to direct and instruct young women in recreational and athletic pursuits." For years Marygrace selflessly and single-handedly coached ALL women's sports at Santa Clara. The tournament medalist will be honored with the 'Bill Kahl Trophy' named after Bill Kahl, who was a professor in SCU's Leavey School of Business and a long-time member at Silver Creek Valley CC.

"Not only is it our home event, but it allows us to honor Marygrace Colby for all of her work and dedication to this University and its athletic department," SCU head coach Krystal Kelly said. "Professor Kahl had many of my players in his classes. He supported the program in so many ways, and touched so many lives, so it seemed very fitting to name the individual championship trophy in his honor."

Fans and supporters are encouraged to attend. Play begins Tuesday at 8 a.m. as well.